Unit Secretary

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This is the Unit Secretary, an adult position on a troop, team or crew committee. For the youth Varsity Scouting position of responsibility, see Team Secretary. For the youth Venturing position of responsibility, see Crew Secretary.

Troop Secretary

The unit secretary is appointed by the unit committee chairman to keep minutes and records, send notices, and handle publicity.

Contents 1 Unit committee position 2 Responsibilities 2.1 Venturing crew committee 3 See also 4 Qualifications 5 References 5.1 Online or classroom Leader Training 5.2 Outdoor Leader Training 5.3 Other outdoor-related links

Unit committee position

• Troop Committee in a Boy Scout troop
• Team Committee in a Varsity Scout team
• Crew Committee in a Venturing crew

Team Committee Secretary

Responsibilities

• Keep minutes of meetings and send out committee meeting notices.
• Handle publicity.
• Prepare a family newsletter of troop/team/crew events and activities.
• Conduct the troop/team/crew resource survey.
• Plan for family night programs and family activities.
• At each meeting, report the minutes of the previous meeting.

Venturing crew committee

In addition to the above responsibilities, a Venturing Crew Committee secretary advises the youth Crew Secretary, helps with charter application and the crew program capability inventory (PCI). Venturing crew committee chairman may also appoint secretary(s) over membership and registration.

See also

• Unit Membership Chair

Crew Committee Secretary

Qualifications

Adult leaders must possess the moral, educational, and emotional qualities that the Boy Scouts of America deems necessary for positive leadership to youth. They must also:

• Abide by the Scout Oath, Scout Law, and Scouter Code of Conduct.
• Subscribe to the precepts of the Declaration of Religious Principle.
• Reside within the USA or a U.S. territory, or be a U.S. citizen residing outside the USA.
• Respect and obey the laws of the United States of America.
• Be 21 years of age or older for primary leadership positions.
• Be 18 years of age or older for assistant leadership positions.
• Complete Youth Protection training (YPT) before application is processed and renew training as required.
• Review the disclosure information related to the BSA’s background check process and complete and sign a Background Check Authorization form.
• Take leader position-specific training.
• Hold only one position within the same unit. The chartered organization representative may multiple as the committee chair or a committee member.

The adult leader application process will not be complete until Youth Protection training has been completed and a criminal background check has been obtained.

References

• 36 BSA Monthly Troop Programs with Troop Meeting Plans (free & online), Printed: Vol I - Vol II - Vol III - Resources
• Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) - Troop Meeting Planner - Campfire Planner - Resource Survey - Troop Committee Challenge
• Senior Patrol Leaders Handbook - Patrol Leaders Handbook - Scoutmaster Handbook - BSA Nameplates

• Applications: New Unit - Adult Application
• Fundraising, Popcorn, and the importance of Individual Youth Accounts
• Advancement - Advancement Report - First Class-First Year - Advancement Campout - Merit Badge Day - Individual Record

Online or classroom Leader Training

Youth protection (MANDATORY) – every registered adult must be re-certified every year at my.scouting.org, where they can also complete the following courses:

• Before the First Meeting
• First 30 Days
• Position Trained

• Other training opportunities: Roundtable – University of Scouting – Teaching EDGE

Outdoor Leader Training

In addition to fulfilling other requirements, some unit leaders need outdoor-specific training.

• BALOO – To have a Pack campout, or a Webelos Den campout, at least one unit leader must be BALOO trained.
• Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills – Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters -- at least one must be trained to have a campout.
• Wood Badge – Advanced Leadership skills for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing, district and council Scouters.
• Seabadge – Advanced Leadership skills for unit, district and council Sea Scouters.

Other outdoor-related links

• Camping Links
• Outdoor Awards Links

Official Boy Scout Forms & Resources
Applications & Reports:	Youth Application	Adult Leader Application	Advancement Report	Uniform Inspections
Training Materials:	Youth Protection Training	Safe Swim Defense	Safety Afloat	New Leader
Online Training:	Youth Protection Training	Safe Swim Defense	Safety Afloat	New Leader
Other Guides:	Boy Scout Requirements	Insignia Guide	Advancement Guide	Leave No Trace
Permit Applications:	Informed Consent	Activity Consent (Permission Slip)	Unit Money-Earning Project
Medical Exam Forms:	Annual Health and Medical Record		other forms…